Helen Marie Rose

Helen Marie Rose, 91, resident of Camp Verde, passed away in Cottonwood on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. She was born in Pangburn, Arkansas on April 8, 1916 to Harvey and Bessie (Taylor) Short. Helen worked in the grocery industry for most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Christ; and she taught Sunday school until she was 82. Helen was not only a teacher but a friend to all children. She was a warm and wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; who laughed easily and often. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. She leaves behind three sons, Boyd W. Rose with his wife, Caralyn of Walnut Creek, California, Eddie M. Rose with his wife, Kathye of Camp Verde, and Robert G. Rose with his wife, Joyce of Los Angeles, California; her daughter, Anne M. Madrigal with her husband, Carlos of Yuma; one sister, Winnie Jolliff of San Diego, California; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 2:00pm at the Camp Verde Church of Christ, on Arena del Loma. Inurnment will take place on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 10:00am at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com